Fire Information

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In December 2024, fire managers at Grand Canyon National Park conducted a prescribed burn operation on the North Rim. These operations aimed to reduce hazardous fuel loads, improve forest health, and restore natural fire regimes. The burns occurred over several days and coincided with prescribed burns planned on the North Kaibab Ranger District. While the prescribed burns were conducted, smoke was visible from surrounding areas including the Jacob Lake area, State Route 89A, and forest areas near the burn units. Fire managers worked with the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality- Smoke Management Division to reduce and mitigate potential smoke impacts.

 

Firefighters assist on the Atoko Point prescribed fire, 2023.

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CURRENT FIRE DANGER LEVELS

SOUTH RIM: MODERATE

NORTH RIM: MODERATE

Fire danger levels for the Kaibab National Forest (Tusayan, North Kaibab, and Williams Ranger Districts can be found here).

 

Under Stage 1 restrictions, fires are only allowed within designated camping sites.

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STAGE 1 FIRE RESTRICTIONS

The South and North Rim are currently in Stage 1 fire restrictions which requires that a campfire always be in a designated fire ring within a maintained campground. Inner canyon users can use gas cook stoves, but campfires and other open fires are never allowed below the rim. River users should continue to follow the conditions of their permit regarding fires along the Colorado River.

Visitors should continue to take the following precautions:

• Before going hiking or camping, check for fire restrictions and closures in the area.
• If you are using a portable stove, clear the area of grasses and other fine fuels and be careful to prevent the stove from tipping over.
• Consider alternatives to campfires even if they are allowed. During times of high fire danger, unattended campfires are likely to escape.
• If you are a smoker, consider smoking only on paved surfaces or in an enclosed vehicle; and never toss cigarette butts on the ground. Use an ashtray or pack cigarette butts out in your pocket.
• If you are driving on unpaved roads, be careful of parking or driving your vehicle in tall, dry vegetation. Hot vehicle parts may start a fire.
• If you see smoke or fire, note the location and report it by calling 9-1-1. Do NOT attempt to put out a fire by yourself.

 

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During an active fire, current information will be available here:

 

Grand Canyon Twitter feed

 

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Arizona Emergency Information Network

 

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